Question

Under the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973, which specific provision provides the legal definition for a ‘Bailable Offence’?

• A. Section 2(x)
• B. Section 2(h)
• C. Section 2(c)
• D. Section 2(a)

Hint:

Alphabetical trick: "A" for "A" (a) in Section 2(a) stands for "bailable" (the first thing you want to know in criminal law is usually about bail!).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Section 2 of the CrPC, 1973, is the "definitions" section, laying the groundwork for interpreting the entire Code.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
- Section 2(a) of the CrPC defines "bailable offence" as an offence which is shown as bailable in the First Schedule, or which is made bailable by any other law for the time being in force.
- Section 2(c) defines "cognizable offence," while other sub-clauses define various other terms.

Step 3: Final Answer:
Section 2(a) is the correct provision for the definition of bailable offence. Option (D) is correct.